Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 93

Chapter 94

Xena's POV

"I really appreciate it," I said, turning to give him a tight hug. He held me close for a few seconds before releasing me.

"We'd better get going. Your brunch starts in five minutes," Ryder sald, his green eyes taking in my appearance with appreciation.

"Okay.

We walked toward the door and then down the stairs to the kitchen As we entered the dining room, everyone shouted, "Happy birthday!"

"Thank you!" I said to everyone, but made a beeline straight for Logan, wrapping him in a big hug.

"Happy for you, sis," he whispered in my ear.

"Thanks. Did you find your mate?" I asked, silently hoping my brother could be as happy as I was.

"No, but it's not Keira. I saw her earlier and she ran off crying," Logan said, releasing me, then shaking hands with Ryder.

Dad walked over and hugged me, then also shook hands with Ryder. Even Ryder's parents were present.

"Welcome to our family," Alpha Benedict said to me while clasping Ryder's hand.

"Thank you! I'm happy to be part of this pack," I replied, trying to sound more confident than I felt.

"Let me see!" Ama squealed.

I pulled the side of my dress aside slightly to show them my mark.

"Nice!" Logan said.

for you," Ama laughed, looking

shook my head and kissed

eyes instantly welled with tears. "You look so beautiful today!" she said, her voice excited and trembling as she pulled me to the table. "I'm starving. Can we

"Of course!"

that actually made my appetite come alive. I grabbed

going?" I

Penelope to help since you weren't there. She arranged everything perfectly," Logan

is

on the progress

out your shop, Alpha Benedict

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in yes, they got the shop cleaned up. We

should be ready in

Alpha Benedict said,

Their smiles seemed a bit too wide. My intuition sharpened, sensing something was off-something wasn't

at Ryder, who immediately refused to meet my eyes. "Damn it, Ryder

the hell is going on here?"

do you mean?"

asked.

on him. "Cut the bullshit.

sighed. "Told you, man," he

Ryder.

me. "Tatum and his high-ranking wolves... they're coming to

see, the enemy who had tried to harm us. The thought of dancing with him made me sick.

all planned to keep this from me?"

until after lunch. I was going to tell you before your massage, Ama

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